American Standard Version (ASV) – Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Amplified Bible (AMP) – Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend [to show rage or worthy purpose].
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Common English Bible (CEB) – Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so friends sharpen each other’s faces.
English Standard Version (ESV) – Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
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Good News Translation (GNT) – Proverbs 27:17 People learn from one another, just as iron sharpens iron.
God’s Word To The Nations (God’s word) – Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens the wits of another.
King James Version (KJV) – Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
New Century Version (NCV) – Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so people can improve each other.
New International Version (NIV) – Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
New King James Version (NKJV) – Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
New Living Translation (NLT) – Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, a friend sharpens a friend.
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
The Message Bible (MSG) – Proverbs 27:17 You use steel to sharpen steel, and one friend sharpens another.
Updated King James Version (UKJV) – Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
Young’s Literal Translation (YLT) – Proverbs 27:17 Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend.
Reflection
Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” This proverb means that just as iron can only be sharpened by another piece of iron, people can improve themselves by interacting with others. It emphasizes the importance of having positive relationships with others and learning from their experiences and wisdom. By engaging in respectful and constructive communication, we can help each other grow and become better individuals.
